We're visiting Newport Beach for the week and were craving Mediterranean food, so we found Pom & Olive on Yelp. After seeing all the great reviews, we decided to give it a try and we're so glad we did! The food was beyond delicious! I had the chicken kebab, which came with a fresh salad, rice, charred zucchini and onion, and an absolutely delicious sauce. My husband had the veggie kebab and loved it as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and we'll definitely be back while we're here in Newport Beach. Thank you, Pom & Olive, for such a wonderful meal! read more

Interesting building. It kind of looks like a conference place, but the food is actually really good. We got a couple wraps and they were quite tasty and reasonably priced. read more

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We were surprised at how empty it was here when we arrived, considering the rave reviews. The service was a bit awkward and slow, but the food was pretty good and very affordable considering the area. The chicken and steak kabobs were perfectly cooked and the salad dressing was tasty. The only thing we ordered that we wouldn't order again was the pomegranate stew. We ordered it because it sounded unique and we've never tried something like that before. It was good the first few bites, but over time it got too sweet and tiring to eat. The rice was flavorful and fluffy. read more

Pom & Olive - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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After our whale watch outing, we stumbled upon the Newport location of Pom & Olive and had an outstanding lunch. Ordered the Chicken Shawarma Wrap and the Grilled Chicken Breast Wrap and drank the most refreshing and delicious Honey Cantaloupe beverage. A really delicious lunch!! Highly recommend! read more

My family and I were excited to try this place, as we had never been. We came in Saturday around 6pm. There were plenty of people seated at tables in the entry bar area. No one was at the front to greet us for a table so we stood there waiting patiently. Someone was up behind the bar and walked away. No contact made. A waitress came to one of the tables but never looked at us or said anything. The same man who was behind the bar looked over at us as we walked to the back. We stood there may e 10 minutes and decided to leave. read more

Yummy food!! Would definitely come back again. Ordered the falafel wrap to go and a boneless chicken plate. They gave us our order relatively fast (20 mins). The falafel wrap was INCREDIBLE. It's a bit different than typical falafel wraps, very unique but would re order again and again. The chicken plate was also good but it would be better with some sauce added to the rice or chicken. Already looking forward to coming back for more read more

Found this little place on Yelp and it was delicious! The pita and hummus was great, I was recommended to try the spicy and was not let down. Very fresh and flavourful tasting hummus. The entree was the filet mignon and chicken sushi kebabs. Both were cooked perfectly and had great flavor with the basmati rice. A great option if you're looking for Mediterranean in the area read more

Pom & Olive - Filet Mignon Shish Kebab & Chicken Shish Kebab - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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5 STARS: The owner was extremely sweet and checked on us frequently. I ordered the chicken swish kebab that had zucchini, onions, basmati rice, and a salad. My plate was $13 which felt very reasonable for the amount of food I was given. Everything was fresh without being oily or greasy. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Newport area or walking across the street from Hoag. The outside patio was nice and shaded. Definitely will be back again! read more

Pom & Olive - Chicken Shish Kebab - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This was a delightful find! The food so fresh and excellent , outrageously inexpensive $13 for my shish kabobs meal, friendly service, quiet setting, outdoor seating! As I love Mediterranean food, I am so happy to find my most affordable favorite here! read more

Pom & Olive - Delicious Shish Kabob Meal! Yes, only $13! - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Food was dry and service was slow. They forgot our appetizer so we got it afterwards the main course

Cute little restaurant! The service was great! We got one chicken kebab entree and one filet mignon entree. The meat was tender but the seasoning wasn't very strong. Still very good though and the price was amazing! If you're looking for affordable, good food this is definitely a place you should try! read more

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Pom& Olive Resturant is a very good resturan , with fresh & delicious food , good Atmosphere, clean area, good service too. read more

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Great food and good service. The food and drinks are very affordable. The lady was very kind as she gave me complimentary pita bread when I asked for the tzatziki appetizer to go. read more

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Authentic homy food with fresh ingredients. Great friendly service! Highly recommended if you are looking for tasty Mediterranean food!

Unfortunately, nothing really special. Food was simply ok. The pita bread was the store bought, thin, flavorless type. Stick to the veggies with your hummus trio. The lady who served us, maybe the owner, was very shy? and definitely moved at her own pace. Polite but very short answered. The restaurant was empty on a Wednesday. One other table showed up while we were eating. The inside is clean and looks brand new, the decor although, a little mismatched and tacky. I'm not always in Newport, and won't drive that way again for Pom & Olive. read more

Food was flavorful and filling. service was very attentive . The ambience was relaxing with calming music. This made my experience exceptional. I will return to this place and recommend it as well. read more

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We ordered Pom and Olive for the first time in February on DoorDash and have ordered it about 6 times since, that's how good it is. We haven't strayed much from our initial order, but I will say the Koobideh combo with mixed rice and side of garlic sauce is one of the best things I've ever had. I could honestly eat this meal every day and not be sick of it. The 2 different meats pair so nicely with the garlic sauce and the lentils + raisins in the rice add a welcomed texture and sweetness to the dish. And then you add the grilled onions and side salad?! This dish is pure heaven. At $16 + .50c for sauce, it really can't be beat in terms of taste, value, and portion. We've also been ordering the falafel platter which comes with basmati rice, side salad, hummus and a little bit of cabbage. The falafel is delicious, sometimes on the dry side, but nothing a little garlic sauce can't help. I really like the cabbage side that comes with it, wish there were more (not even sure you can see it in the pic). Overall, I love Pom and Olive and can't believe I didn't find them sooner but am definitely making the most of it now. Shout out to Shiva and her brother for the best koobideh and garlic sauce! read more

Pom & Olive - Koobideh Combo - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Delicious food and kind staff! I've eaten here twice and have enjoyed both the beet salad and the kale salad. I added chicken to both dishes and the herbed chicken is so good! I will definitely be dining here regularly. read more

Mediocre service and food. What seemed like frozen O'Brien potatoes trying to to pass for French fries. In fairness, the falafels were not bad, but not good enough to come back for. read more

Okay, as a restaurant owner (5 locations in D.C. on Military bases) and a chef I take many things into account before making any kind of decision. Let's start first with the visualization. Pom Olive is in a nice neighborhood with parking. Before walking up to the restaurant you can tell this isn't a place to take someone you're trying to "impress"! The restaurant could use a little art mural on the walls...a little of touch and woom! Now let's get to the service. The service was friendly and not pushy which made me feel very relaxed. Food options ---- plenty! Pricing ---- very reasonable! Taste was very tasty. If you're with a friend or a small family it's a great spot. This wasn't a big restaurant so if you're a bigger party it makes a great take-out! Enjoy! read more

Pom & Olive - Spiced Garlic Potato - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Loved this place! Staff was so nice and helpful and the food was delicious. Thank you! -Kate and Gregory read more

Being able to try so many different things definitely influenced our decision to pick up quite a few many things. Excellent products. Great service. read more

Pom & Olive has some of the best Mediterranean food in the area! The dolmades were truly unlike any I've had before, in the best way. Chicken shish kabob was so flavorful- seasoned perfectly and had a really nice charred taste. The staff were super friendly and attentive and gave great service. The restaurant has an overall really peaceful energy and great ambiance. 10/10 recommend read more

Pom & Olive - Chicken Shish Kabab - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Food itself was good. They don't give you side pita which is disappointing. At least they should offer small serving with extra charge. Currently they charge a lot for big size which would be too much to eat. It's like eating Indian dish without Nan. Also, their fountain drink always lack carbon fizz. One time I ordered coke and was completely flat like regular noncarbonated drink. I like this place but always choose some place else to meet my coke addiction. read more

Very welcoming, the food was very well made and had amazing spices that made the dish very flavorful.

More people need to come to Pom & Olive!!! Such affordable and delicious, healthy food. I always get the koobideh combo, both chicken and beef is delicious. I crave it. The portions are also really big especially for what you get. The staff is all really kind and the service is quick. The vibe in there is really cute, they even have patio seating. Forget cava dude, go to Pom & Olive. read more

Pom & Olive - Koobideh Combo - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We had the chicken shawarma wrap with fried potatoes, and the beef kabobs with rice and veggies, our server was polite and food came out nice and warm , really fresh we're not from this area but definitely worth it nice place clean outside seating as well as indoor, read more

Family owned. Has nice patio seating area outside. Great customer service. Clean. Fresh food. Good portions & prices. Beautiful restaurant w/good ambiance. One of the best Mediterranean restaurants I've been to. read more

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A restaurant offering a great variety of delicious food and outstanding service! This is the go-to weekend spot for my boyfriend and me.

Great place! We were surprised it was not more full on a Saturday night. The food was really good and this place is SEED OIL FREE!!! which omg this is amazing that more and more places are switching. The service was great, the lady at the front even turned the tv on for us which entertained our toddler while we ate. Even though the place is small and easy to miss, it was really clean and nice inside. Also I forgot to mention, the prices were super reasonable for what they offer!! Next time we are in the area we are coming back. read more

I was looking for a nearby Mediterranean place and saw Pom & Olive. Their other location has a lot of great reviews and this is their newer location. I was going to get the combination platter, but after looking at the pictures in the menu, I was intrigued by one of the dishes. I asked the owner/ hostess/ waitress what it was, beyti kabab, and decided to go for it. It's beef skewers wrapped in tortillas topped with tomato sauce and served with basmati rice and yogurt. I enjoyed the beef and rice. There was a little too much tomato sauce for me, but I liked the green cilantro sauce on top though. It was a filling dish. Service was a bit slow as I think there were only a few people working. It was friendly though. We were given complimentary pita fries. When we took baklava to go, she looked for the biggest piece to box. FYI- They don't have a liquor license (yet?). read more

Pom & Olive - Beyti Kebab - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Delicious meals! Quite authentic Mediterranean cuisine & kind responsive hosts & waiters. Highly recommend! I have especially enjoyed the chicken curry & lamb kebabs. Great appetizers too. read more

Delicious food at great prices and lovely owners. I'm sad I've moved far away from Pom & Olive but I will make the drive because the food it so good! The melon resfresher is DELISH! read more

Hah went again for donnas birthday, she didnt want anything flashy so she didnt mention. Btw look at the bathroom! Its beautiful! Like a spacious warm home bathroom. The coloring scheme is very beautiful and the way it is arranged. I ordered the lamb chops, i love the tenderness of how it was. The waitress was so pleased to see us back, she remembered what we ordered last which made us feel special. Hah its a nice homely place to enjoy a birthday. read more

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This is the best of the best when it comes to Mediterranean food! Sooo delicious! I recommend the koobideh combo, but I loved everything I tried here. read more

A great place for a quiet fabulous "home cooked" meal. Fresh and quality ingredients at a valued price. Highly recommend!

Food was 10/10!!! Very fresh and home made. The hummus was amazing and the falafel. The baklava was the star of the show! Can't wait to come back! Service was great. Very kind staff. Vibe was chill sat outside and love the patio! read more

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Be careful driving on this rainy night with very slippery roads. I say this because I must have crashed my car and woke up in heaven. I didn't realize heaven was a Mediterranean restaurant located at 325 Old Newport Blvd. Beautiful lighting, wonderful staff, and a chicken shawarma plate that will knock your socks off. Seriously, I think I left a sock there. That's a story for a different time... in all seriousness love this place, one billion stars!! read more

Pom & Olive - Chicken Shawarma Platter, also beautifully plated. REALLY good. - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out big time! The food here is next level. Filet mignon kabab is a must try. Everything is made fresh and home made, and the service is awesome. I've been here quite a few times now and I'm never disappointed. Great prices, euro vibe, bomb food. read more

Tried the chicken sish kebab which comes with chicken breast. From the flavors to quality it checked all the boxes. When back in the area we will come back read more

Pom & Olive - Chicken Sish Kebab - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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